DECEMBER FINALS SCHEDULE We will be following our finals schedule as we end the semester. All students must be off campus, including the Media Center and courtyards, by 1 p.m. each day. Please refer to the schedule below:

FREE TO HORIZON HONORS JUNIORS!Do not miss this great opportunity!Deadline to register is December 22nd!Participate in a FREE administration of the SAT. Through a grant from the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, we are able to provide all Horizon Honors Juniors an opportunity to take the SAT free on Tuesday, April 10th 8:00 AM to NOON in the gym.

To sign up, all you need to do is go to the Secondary Front Office and let them know.

The Salvation Army still need volunteers for the Christmas Angel Booth, Christmas Angel Distribution as well as we sti ll have a few open spaces at our Christmas Dinner. If you are interested in any of these you can sign up for them on the website. Reminder if you are signing up for more then one person you need to select the number of shifts for the number of individuals volunteering.

LEARN... BELIEVE... DREAM... DARE

MEDIA CENTER

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

“Screenagers” Follow UpOver the last three weeks your child has been involved in follow up discussion about topics viewed in “Screenagers.” We wanted to share the discussion points in case you want to build upon them at home.

What is empathy, and how is it different from sympathy?

List some actions that show the differences between empathy and sympathy.

What does this saying mean? “Don’t criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes.”

Why do you believe the researchers say screen time has decreased the ability of teens to feel empathy?

Why is it important for people to empathize with others?

If time… What makes it difficult to show empathy? Name some actions that show you're being sensitive to people's feelings. How does it make you feel when people show they understand what you’re going through?

Health experts say too much screen time can get in the way of a healthy lifestyle. Do you agree? Why or why not?

In your opinion, can teens become “addicted” to their screens (phones, tablets, computer, TV, video games)?

Is it possible to break the habit?

If all your electronics suddenly went dead, what would you do instead?

What can you plan to do on your winter break that doesn’t include screen time?

We’re excited to share that our school is part of the Coca-Cola Give program. This opens up Horizon Honors Schools to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students. The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket.

We will also have designated spots in each office to collect clean caps and/or cut-out labels with codes on them and enter them for you!

Horizon Honors - let’s make the most of this program and learn more at Coke.com/give.

Codes can be found under all product caps of various individual serving size and liter bottles and on plastic covering for canned cases, as well as inside the cardboard containers of 6 thru 35 canned packs. Every code counts, so spread the word to friends and family.

Please save what you can through the winter break and bring them in when we return to school, if you choose not to enter them yourselves! Get started today! ​​

Designate YOUR Arizona School Tax Credit to Horizon Honors at NO extra cost to you!

YOU can help make a difference at NO extra cost to you. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their Arizona income-tax returns.Click on the tab below if you plan to give your AZ School Tax Credit to a program NOT designated to a specific student:

Click on the tab below if you plan to designate your AZ School Tax Credit to a specific Horizon Honors Elementary School student: ​

Click on the tab below if you plan to designate your AZ School Tax Credit to a specific Horizon Honors Secondary School student:

Single income tax filers can pay up to $200; joint filers may pay up to $400. If you have any questions, contact finance@horizonclc.org.

DECEMBERAT A GLANCE​December 15High Fashion Spirit Week: Art FashionHS Student Council Fundraiser: $1 Donuts 7:30 to 7:55 AM in the high school courtyardTrigonometry Mid-Term @ Rio Salado 8:00 am to 12:00 pmBand Council meets during lunch in Band RoomreSEARCHing for the Cure meets during lunch in room 102Ping Pong Club meets 2:30 to 3:30 pm in MS CourtyardArt & Guitar Showcase 6:00 to 8:00 pm HS Courtyard & Multipurpose RoomLunch Orders DueTickets on sale for Homecoming Dance Raffle & announcement of winners during lunch in HS CourtyardSpanish Field Trip: Coco the movie in Spanish 12:45 pm to 3:30 pmDecember 18Band, Choir & Guitar PicturesFiber Arts Club meets during lunch in room 104Key Club Leadership meets during lunch in room 103Wilderness Club meets during lunch in room 109Origami Club 2:30 to 3:30 pm in room 206